Lacey City Councilman Michael Steadman, left, chats with Kevin Hochhalter during a recent council meeting. Hochhalter plans to run for a seat on the council, according to state Public Disclosure Commission data. Rolf Boonerboone@theolympian.com

Lacey City Councilman Michael Steadman, left, chats with Kevin Hochhalter during a recent council meeting. Hochhalter plans to run for a seat on the council, according to state Public Disclosure Commission data. Rolf Boonerboone@theolympian.com

Number of candidates in Lacey City Council race grows to 10

The number of Lacey residents who will run for election to the City Council has grown to 10, with six filing paperwork with the Public Disclosure Commission.

Entering the race are Kevin Hochhalter, an appellate attorney, and Rick Nelsen, co-owner of Ricardo’s Kitchen and Bar. They join challengers Ken Balsley, Richard Bokofsky, Madeline Goodwin and Robert Motzer.

All of them, with the exception of Goodwin, also applied to fill the seat left vacant by Jeff Gadman, who was appointed Thurston County treasurer. The appointment ultimately went to Rachel Young, owner of Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes, who says she will run for the seat.

Mayor Andy Ryder, Deputy Mayor Cynthia Pratt and Councilman Michael Steadman have filed to defend their seats on the council.

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